Vivette D. D'Agati – författare

The twenty-six chapters in this Atlas are organised around standardised disease entities or patterns of disease, including congenital and hereditary diseases, acquired diseases of the native kidney, and diseases of the renal allograft. Wherever possible, the authors have tried to remain consistent with the widely-recognised International Nomenclature of Disease, a joint project of the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences and the World Health Organization.Although this Atlas provides comprehensive coverage of the major common disease entities and their variants, it also includes many rare, but no less important, conditions. The extensive collection of images is the focal point, balanced by an informative text and selective use of illustrative tables.

Since its inception in the late 1950s, percutaneous kidney biopsy has remained the definitive gold standard for diagnosing medical renal diseases, transitioning the field from autopsy-based analysis to a dynamic, biopsy-driven discipline. This updated atlas provides a comprehensive guide to the multifaceted practice of nephropathology, which requires the systematic integration of light microscopy, immunofluorescence, and transmission electron microscopy, synthesized with clinical, serologic, radiographic, and genetic data. This volume highlights the evolution of renal pathology, emphasizing the essential collaboration between pathologists and nephrologists in defining disease entities. It reflects the latest advancements in the field, incorporating modern diagnostic techniques such as mass spectrometry for proteomic characterization, accessible genomic panels, and novel antibody markers for precise immunophenotyping. The atlas is structured to provide a clear, logical framework for diagnosis, beginning with foundational embryology and normal histopathology. Subsequent sections are organized by standardized disease patterns and entities, covering: · Congenital and hereditary diseases. · Acquired diseases of the native kidney, systematically categorized by their impact on glomerular, tubulointerstitial, and vascular compartments. · Diseases of the kidney allograft. .Adhering to the most current consensus terminology from the Renal Pathology Society and the International Society of Nephrology, this book serves as an essential resource. By balancing a comprehensive, evidence-based text with an extensive, collection of diagnostic images, this atlas offers both a vital educational tool and a practical reference for navigating the unique complexities of modern nephropathology.

Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025!For nearly 60 years, Heptinstall’s Pathology of the Kidney has been the reference of choice for both pathologists and nephrologists for expert, authoritative coverage of kidney disease. The fully revised and reorganized Eighth Edition, edited by Drs. J. Charles Jennette, Vivette D. D’Agati, Agnes B. Fogo, Volker Nickeleit and Michael Barry Stokes offers thorough pathologic descriptions, important clinical correlations, and up-to-date discussions of causes and pathogenesis to improve understanding of kidney disease and to facilitate accurate diagnosis and optimum care of patients with kidney disease. Now in a single volume, this image-rich text conveys the unique challenges and intricacies of renal disease, offering powerful diagnostic and treatment recommendations from decades of clinical research.  Features a completely reorganized, single volume format, with more than 60 concise chapters covering all kidney diseases  Provides comprehensive yet concise information on pathology, differential diagnosis and clinicopathologic correlations, as well as useful overviews of pathogenesis, demographics/epidemiology, and relevant clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes  Contains numerous diagnostic algorithms throughout  Offers clinically oriented, quick-reference content on patterns of injury and classification    Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.  Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.